54 N Hood St, Peru, IN 46970

Part of a 6 tract auction, tract 1. Auction date Tuesday November 28th @ 6pm. Auction held at the First Christian Church Firehouse. Spectacular 3 story Victorian brick mansion, formerly the Rosewood Inn bed and breakfast. The home was built in 1872 by the Shirk family. The home boasts 8,000+ square feet of finished area on a mostly full basement with 2,500+ square feet. The home features all the natural beauty you would expect from this era including: Natural woodwork, 3 story staircase all original natural woodwork, stained glass windows, antique light fixtures, hardwood floors, pocket doors, built-in cabinetry, butler’s pantry, maid’s quarters with separate staircase, 4 fireplaces, newer gas steam radiant heating system, some split unit air conditioners. The home has 11 bedrooms, 8 full bathrooms, 3 half bathrooms, kitchen, formal dining room, living room, family room, den (all original wood paneling and built-in bookcases), and extra rooms. The home sits on a beautiful 1.132 acre lot in the heart of Peru. This is a spectacular home with a rich history. There is a 2 story 1,900+ square foot 4 car carriage house.